Paternal Great Grandfather - John William Nicholson
Paternal Great Grandfather
John William Nicholson
1874 - 1952
John William Nicholson was born around 1874 in Covington, Huntingdonshire. He was baptised on 2nd May 1874. His parents were George James Nicholson and Eliza Dunmore.
In 1881 John lived in 6 Cross Street, Covington, Huntingdonshire. He was 6 years old and was a scholar. The occupants were as follows:-
George J Nicholson Head 40
Eliza Nicholson Wife 36
Emily J Nicholson Daughter 13
Joseph J Son 10
Walter J Son 8
John W Son 6
Ruth A Daughter 4
Annie M Daughter 1
In 1891 John lived in Dukes Cottages, Cross Street, Covington, Huntingdonshire. It is likely this was the same residence. He was 16 years old and was working as a boot finisher. The occupants were as follows:-
George Nicholson Head 50
Eliza Nicholson Wife 45
Joseph Son 20
John E (William) Son 16
Ruth A Daughter 14
Annie M Daughter 11
Maggie G Daughter 9
Ethel F Daughter 6
Herbert Son 0
Emily J Wilson Granddaughter 5
He married Eliza Gates in October 1897 registered in Thrapston, Northamptonshire
In 1901 he was living in Hargrave, Northamptonshire with his wife and two children. John was working as a shoemaker. The occupants were
John Wm Nicholson Head 26
Eliza Nicholson Wife 29
Agnes L Nicholson Daughter 2
Albert Hy Nicholson Son 1
In 1911, John was still living with Eliza in Hargrave, Northamptonshire and their children. He was working as a shoehand. The occupants were:-
John William Nicholson Head 36
Eliza Nicholson Wife 39
Agnes Lilian Nicholson Daughter 12
Albert Henry Nicholson Son 11
George William Nicholson Son 8
Harry James Nicholson Son 4
John and Eliza had 4 sons (Albert, George, Harry and Frank Herbert) and 1 daughter (Agnes).
John died on 26 May 1952 in Hargrave, Northamptonshire
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